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Qureshi rushing back to Washington
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi is rushing to the United States to convey Pakistan’s concerns over controversial clauses in the Kerry-Lugar bill, a source in the Foreign Office told Dawn on…
Pakistan bombs militants, ground offensive imminent
Pakistani aircraft attacked Taliban militants in their South Waziristan stronghold near the Afghan border as the government said a ground offensive against the al Qaeda-linked fighters was imminent.
Skilled commandos rescue hostages
A pre-dawn raid by a crack commando squad of the army’s Special Services Group on an intelligence office building in the outer ring of the General Headquarters on Sunday brought to an end a traumatic…
Taliban claim responsibility for army HQ attack
The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for a brazen weekend attack on the army's headquarters compound in the city of Rawalpindi.
Pakistan’s ambassador in US to be replaced
After strong criticism on the Kerry-Lugar bill in Pakistan, the government has decided to replace Pakistan’s ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani and the announcement in this respect is expected…
Qureshi to convey concerns over aid bill to US
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that he is going to the United States to convey the stance of Pakistan’s leadership regarding the Kerry-Lugar bill.
‘Punjab to support Balochistan in NFC Award’
Punjab Finance Minister Tanveer Ashraf Kaira has said that the NFC award should not be based just on population, but also on backwardness.
Police launch crackdown in Dera Ismail Khan
Police launched a crackdown in Dera Ismail Khan, sealing the offices of the banned Harkatul Mujahideen and arresting five people, DawnNews quoted official sources as saying.
Afghan election saw ‘widespread fraud’
The head of the UN mission in Afghanistan acknowledged on Sunday there was ‘widespread fraud’ in the August presidential election but refused to give specifics or lay blame to avoid influencing…
India tests nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile
The Indian military successfully test-fired two short-range nuclear-capable missiles from a site in the east of the country on Monday, a defence source said.
Massive war games showcase deepening India-US ties
India and the United States began a massive joint military exercise on Monday, underscoring their deepening security ties they view as crucial in a troubled South Asia region.
Business & Economy
Friends of Democratic Pakistan: finance urged not to include pledges in budget
The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) had strongly urged the Finance Ministry not to include the 5.7 billion dollars pledges/commitments as revenue in the 2009-10 budget, but the Finance Ministry reportedly…
Gilani urges Japan to expedite assistance of $1 billion
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani urged the government of Japan to expedite its contribution of $ one billion pledged at donor conference in Tokyo earlier this year to help Pakistan in implementation…
Consultants” hiring: PC and Transparency International Pakistan at Loggerheads
The Privatisation Commission (PC) and the Transparency International Pakistan are at loggerheads over the appointment/hiring of Financial Advisers/Consultants by the PC.
Qaim opposes NFC award on population basis
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah has opposed finalisation of new National Finance Commission (NFC) Award on only population basis and demanded that distribution of resources from divisible pole…
Pakistan and China to enhance cooperation in trade, defence
Pakistan and China will explore further opportunities to strengthen their strategic co-operation in various areas including trade, defence and energy sectors during meetings of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza…
Traders ask CJP to provide relief to masses
Trade leaders on Sunday asked Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Muhammad Iftikhar Chaudhry to provide relief to masses by taking suo motu note of various business mafias operating openly in Pakistan.
First housing project inaugurated in Turbat
Federal Minister for Housing and Works on Sunday inaugurated first housing project of Pakistan Housing Authority in Turbat under Prime Minister Housing Programme and pledged the government would continue…
DCO apprised of PQA’s water, power problems
The Port Qasim Authority (PQA), operator of the country's second largest seaport and its 12000-acre waste industrial estate, is faced with problems like water shortage and frequent electricity breakdowns…
EDB regularises services of ’selected’ officials: 22 ignored
Contrary to the recommendations of a committee constituted by the Engineering Development Board (EDB) chief executive officer, the EDB only regularised the services of selected officials while ignoring…
Sports
NBP edge past Baloch FC in PPF League
National Bank of Pakistan defeated Nushki’s Baloch FC 1-0 in the Pakistan Premier Football League (PPFL) match at the Nushki Stadium on Sunday.
Germany, Denmark, Italy, Serbia reach World Cup finals
A dogged Germany, late-scoring Denmark, stylish Serbia and dramatic Italy all booked their places in the World Cup finals on the penultimate night of European qualifying on Saturday.
Henin given wildcard for Australian Open
Former champion Justine Henin, who said last month she was making a return to top-level tennis, has been granted a wildcard for the 2010 Australian Open, organisers said on Monday.
Olympic host Brazil needs funds
Brazil urgently needs to find new investment and to streamline its bulky bureaucracy as it prepares to host the world's two biggest sporting events: the 2016 Olympics and 2014 soccer World Cup, according…
Massa back behind F1 wheel
Felipe Massa was back behind the wheel of a Formula One car on Monday for the first time since his horror crash in Hungary on July 25.
Galliani says Beckham loan ‘very probable’
AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani said Monday that it’s very likely that David Beckham will join the club on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy again in January.
Technology